The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-10

bombs were there Fwith his procurement,
no one can conscieD uously ask clemency for him.
III Lingg wanted to insure the hanging of himself
and all his comrades, he could not have done a
more likely thing to attain that end than TO secrete
these bombs, just as he is alleged to have DONE"
Gre at excitement was occasioned here last night
| by the announcement that Col. Ewart, assistant
aoJutant-general, has notified the commanders of
TWO Springfield companies of the Fifth regiment,
state militia, to hold their companies in readiness
10 assemble st their armory for service. The signal
Tor the assembling is to be three distinct taps of
the fire bells. Men in military uniform are to be
seen IN the streets, and, when questioned, all they
can tell IL, I'VE have been notified to be ready to
respond TO the signal IL is not known at this
writing what the object of the order is nor where
the troops are expected to be sent. The belief is
prevalent, however, they are to be ordered to
Chicago.
THE SENTIMENT CHANGED
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, November S.-Over two hun.
dred letters and petitions were received by Coy
ernor Oglesoy this morning in reference to the
anarchists case, the far greater portion being, as
usual, from Chicago. 1t is asserted, with CON
ddence, tsat contrary to the rules heretofore the
proportion of demands for the execution were
greatly IN excess of the requests for clemency
lhis change of sentiment has undoubtedly been
occasioned by the finding of the bombs in Lingg's
cell Rumor says that two more threatening let
ters were received by the governor this morning.
md, according to the inVariabe custom were
simply cast into the flames. Governor Oglesby
seems to be great deal less affected by these
threatening letters than are his friends.
TAKING EXERCISE.
CHICAGO, November S.-Spies, Parsons, Feilden
Schwab Fischer and Engei were let ont of their
cells at CLOCK this morning for an hour. They
stretched their legs in the cell house enclosure
Every movement of the condemned men was
watched by the bailiffs, one of whom was assigned
to each man. The bailiffs walked up and down the
exercise space with their charles whom thew did
not allow more than five or six fee. away from
them. They were alert to prevent any attempt at
violence or suicide; They were not allowed to ap-
Rroach any any,. OF the other prisoners During
them. While they were eating the baiffs stood
at the cell docrs and watched Them and when
they were done, the knives, forks and dishes were
quickly removed. All the men except Engel ate
with tolerable appetite. While the men were at
exercise each cell was searched minutely. Moth
ing eusplciOus was discovered.
Miss Van Zandt and Mrs. Fischer were the only
visitors at the jail except Rev. W. II. Bolton, of
the Methodist church. Miss Van Zandt talked to
Spies three OF tour minutes with bailiff within
hearing distance.
"He is like Gagged tiger,' said Sheriff Matson
when Lining was taken from his cell to give his
balm chance to search it. Two deputies watched
him as he strode up and down the examining cage
with a nervous, restless movement. The jailer
took the two clocks from the cell. As soon as the
search was over Lingg was boted In again. This
Is the first exercise he has been given since the
finding of the bombs Eight baskets of grapes were
brought to the jail; nothing edible is allowed to
20 to the prisoners from the outside, for fear of
poison being conveyed to them The grapes were
sent by John Brown, jr, and were given to the
wives and friends of the prisoners.
BIG BOMB.
CHICAGO, November 8.-A loaded dynamite bomb
was found this morning on West Van Barren street,
not far from the polling place where voting was In
progress. The bomb was made out of large gas
pipe and was eight inches long
TALKING WITH THEIR COUNSEL.
CHICAGO, November S.-A. S. Foster, who was
associated with Captain Black in defense of the
anarchists hpfDTp baa hagn q,
bring the case of Fielden and Schwab before the
governor. Captain Black was permitted to have
few minutes conversation with his clients this
morning, but kept his own counsel
The following signatures were to-day obtained to
the petition for the anarchists for the Communication
OF sentence of all the seven condemned men:
appellate courts. For Spies, Schwab, Flelden and
Parsons: j. j. Hesly, Clerk of the appel
late courts. For Spies, Schwab and Fiel-
den Potter Palmer. Fielden, Spies and Schwab
signed new petition this afternoon. 1t was drawn
up, by Mr.. Slater and Capt. Black, and is in
milder tone than any they have far sent in They
ask stneply for justice, and discard all argumenta
that have accompanied the former pleas for the
governors interference. The police authorities
are as mysterious ever concerning the extent
and character of their preparations for Friday and
nothing can be learned except from observation
1t is rumored that the may or will Issue procla-
ton closing the saloons on that day, in order to
prevent the gathering of turbulent characters, and
in order to shut off whisky from them
MRS. PARSONS DESPAIR.
CHICAGO, November 8.-The dark skinned wife
of Anarchist Parsons has at last abandoned hope
Laet evening she said:
"My husband Is dead to me, and return home
to my children to mourn for him. / spoke good
bye to him for the last time this afternoon, for
VIII never Cross the threshold Of the jail agaiu-to
be insulted and humlliated. The other women
can go there and grieve before the men who turned
| us out this afternoon, but will never go until
can sit at the side of my husband and talk with
at Rtm p,v without sido an ,nhnt Infamous guard
with the picture of my husband in the dungeon
ever before my eyes that will give me streng b to
bring up two revolutionists. The four men who
will not belle their manhood are are kept in dark
dungeons because they will not sign the petition
| Mr.. Parsons will never eign any begging appeal
He VIII die, and hope they will make a clean
hang them all, and let them who cry for blood have
all they want of it. The blood of my husband be
| upon them"
ENGEL's STATEMENT.
CHICAGO, November 8. = George Engel, the
would-be suicide anarchist, is reported TO have
| said to representative of the Amnesty asso-
cation that his letter, given to the public short
time ago, in which he expressed himself, like Par
| sons, as wishing either liberty or death, was
forced from him by powerful outside influence
the nature OF which he dares not divulge. He also
Gays this letter was not even written by him. but
was was tpg tpenped ned Outside the ja and sent to
thus being compelled to adopt sentiments which he
did not feel at heart, had broken him all up, and
That ne dld not care to live any longer He also de-
clared that against his will he had been prevented
from signing the petition which Spies Fielden
and Sohwab had addressed to Governor Oglesby.
Yesterday Parsons wrote long communication,
which he handed to the reporters unsigned. IL
was almost hyetefical denuncatiOn of the bomb
| discovery, as prearranged trick of their enemies
10 Dlacken them in the eyes of the public.
| THREATENED JUROR.
| ST. PAUL, November S.-W. II. Sanford, the
juror, who sat in the anarchist trial and who was
threatened with death on the day of the hanging
OF the chicago anarchists, nevertheless expressed
a purpose to 90 to Chicago and witness the eXecu-
ton of the condemned men. lie has received a
letter from States Attorney Grinnell, of Chicago,
advising MIN not to 90, as his life would certainly
be in danger.
SHERIFF NATIONS PROGRAMME,
| CHICAGO, November 8.-Sherif Mateon sad, this
| afternoon: "lf do not hear from the governor
| by to morrow night shall AT once begin the work
| OF erecting the sCatf0ds. We have almost sufficient
material on hand to hang all the men, and. aside
| from the planks, no material will he required.
Jailsr Fo'z, and deputies whom / have not yet
selected, VIII adjust the nOose, and ! Will be on
| hand to supedntend the whole affair." while
q force of deputy hheriffs and bailiffs
will be on hand to render any assistance
necessary as provided in the statutes OF this state.
| | VIII swear In a jury of twelve, two of whom must
be physicians, to view the bodies. They, and the
lawyers IN the case, and press representatives, will
be the only ones allowed to witness the executions.
| Only representatives Of the Chicago press, and
big dailies in other large Cities will be permitted
to be present.
The matron of the women's department Of the
jail has purchased a lot of white cotton
cloth, and lot of white taCe. This
garments that are intended To be used next Friday,
and the tape is 10 euDDlV efrinpa for these gar